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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1967
Page
2
The Monroe Evening Times lists its post office classification, founding date, and ownership history. It notes Drioner Bi and A. ob as associates, defines AP usage rights, outlines subscription rates by region, and provides office hours and telephone contact.
Editorial lauds Sen Nelson for spearheading protection of the Wolf River in Wisconsin with leases to preserve shorelines and push Wild Rivers status. It also applauds Sen Proxmire for cutting federal spending, opposing the jet set subsidized by the Space and supersonic programs, urging support for both in 1967.
Pvt LaVerne Crooks spent a 17 day leave from Camp Polk Louisiana at his home 1009 9th Street He is son of Mrs Ednad Leuzinger and husband of Judy Strause of Monticello Relatives hosted gatherings and dinners before he returned to Camp Polk for three weeks of advanced training then Officers Training School at Fort Hurston Virginia A Monroe High School 1963 graduate he worked at Burgess Battery Freeport and attended Freeport Community College Address Pvt LaVerne Crooks 56 453 281 3B 5 3 4th Platoon Fort Polk LA
Bruce E. Scott, son of Mr and Mrs Fred H Scott of Browntown Wisconsin, has completed four months at Great Lakes Illinois and now starts nine weeks of training in California. He is set to serve thirteen months in river patrols in Saigon Vietnam. His contact address is Bruce E Scott 9178244 PBR 23 NAB San Diego CA 92155.
Mr and Mrs Rudy Schneider report their son Pvt Richard D Schneider now in Vietnam. He is in the Central Highlands seven miles from Pleiku with the 25th Infantry Headquarters Company as a cook. Address: Pvt Richard Schneider US 56-452-395 HHC 1st BN 14 Inf Div 25th Inf Div 3rd BDE APO SF, Calif 96355.
An Iowa official says Wisconsin county and district fairs should become more urbanized and cosmopolitan to appeal to modern audiences, urging adaptation to changing urban demographics.
Dr Jonas Salk proposes a vaccine to protect against all viruses that attack nerves. The police and fire commission will meet tonight to approve Milford Joseph Thompson's resignation as city police officer after re enlistment. Only applicant for the post is Leslie M Schwitz. Over 60 watch burning of the greens. Seaman apprentice Gary B Coplien completed boot training.
Twenty years ago today President Truman announced plans to ask Congress for a 37 million dollar budget. General Marshall attacked extremists and urged liberals on both sides to save China. A farewell party was set at the Modern Club for Ed Bregenzer. Senator Bilbo pledged to fight until hell freezes over for the Senate seat he lost. American Legion basketball team No 1 scheduled to play Baraboo on Thursday.
On January 7 1937 motorists were advised to call the highway department sanding truck for slippery hills as per Commissioner Herman W Kohn. The soil conservation service begins winter work focusing on quarrying and crushing 2000 tons of limestone per W J Henderson junior agronomist at the Argyle CCC camp. The Evangelical and Reformed Church men’s Brotherhood elected officers with Ray Meythaler as president Fred V Stuessy as vice president and W W Stauffacher as secretary treasurer.
A 1909 1917 chestnut knight of Strathmore once famed Monroe pacer Arlie Frost drove. E R Blair confined to bed by hiccough illness, another man troubled but not continuously. Knight of Strathmore is dead marking a historic Monroe pace record.
Fifty years ago today a near total moon eclipse aligned with bio dynamic earth conditions, worsening Col. William F. Cody Buffalo Bill’s heart condition as he lies dying in Denver. Fair Association re elected officers with F B Luchsinger as president and F J Blumer as vice president. A proposed subway under the race track was reconsidered due to cost.
Sixty years ago George E. Thorp succeeded B. T. Raymond as county treasurer and began with 3.70 cash on hand and an overdraft of 549.20 at the bank. Mrs. Rosana Hefty and daughters visited, and R. J. Gilmore advertised 25 cent meals at his bakery and restaurant on the square.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Wyss and children Randy Macy and Gary return from Bonita Springs Florida after spending the holidays with her parents Herman and Fritz Monroe at their winter home. En route home they paused 24 hours in St Petersburg to visit Wesley Homb. Miss Jeanne Ausmus resumes studies at Platteville State University after holiday recess. Mr and Mrs George Pick Twin Grove were callers on Nellie Matzke. Miss Phyllis Ault rural Monroe visited there Sunday. Mrs Martha Grenzow and Mr and Mrs Clarence Schroeder and others noted in Clarno area interactions.
A list of clue words and phrases spanning topics from geography to culture. Includes terms like Ireland capital Dublin, Leprechaun, green, pota to slang, Mexican money peso, geology term angle, and age. Appears as a word puzzle or crossword style collection.
Cedarville and nearby towns held a string of New Year and holiday meals at homes of Beckman Fritsch Ausmus and others. Attendees included Hartwig and Matzke families with relatives visiting from Juda Monroe Clarno Janesville and Freeport. Washington DC based Sharon Hinebaugh returned for vacation and resumed work.
A local Times Children’s Club listing shows names and addresses for members scheduled across a week from Sunday January 8 to Saturday January 14. Entries include Lester Ray Grossen Dale Richard Voegels Russell J Rufer Teresa Ann Beutel Scott Douglas Paulson and others with routes and street addresses in towns such as New Glarus Orangeville Browntown Janesville Monroe and Argyle.
New members include Mark Drew Richardson of Route 1 Browntown welcomed on May 3, 1966.
Mrs Iva Miller and Richard were holiday guests of the Merle Rosheisens in Winslow. Mr and Mrs Ben Miller attended the wedding of their granddaughter Miss Ann Miller to Eric Thornton in Brodhead then to Madison. The couple will live in Madison. Holiday guests at the Orlin Haas home were Mr and Mrs Charles Pearson of Rockford, Mrs Sarah Haas, August and Joann Oakley. Miss Shirley Haas accompanied the Pearsons to Rockford. On New Year’s Day the Haas family were at the Pearsons. Shirley returned home with them. Miss Frances Walters and Mrs Floyd Timm visited Mrs William Ann from Monroe. A housewarming party was given for Mr and Mrs Gary Goecks with John Kryder, Monroe. Wayne Gempeler and family. Wendell Wunschel and family. Luella Wunschel Juda. and the Bud Goecks family of rural Juda. Mrs Luella Wunschel spent a few days at the Bud Goecks farm. Sgt and Mrs Charles Edenfield and family, recently returned from Germany, spent holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ralph Frey. They left for Topeka and will visit her brother Robert Frey in Wichita. Mrs Nettie Moore of Beloit visited her cousin Mrs Grace Bonspier Saturday.
A calf named Angel describes leaving milk feeding, adjusting to Mary’s care, and learning about Christmas. She enjoys a private barn apartment, straw, fresh water, and new silage, while watching icicles form and exploring snow and cat visitors.
All boys and girls up to 12 are invited to join the Monroe Evening Times Boys and Girls club. Fill out this coupon carefully and mail to the Evening Times Club Monroe Wisconsin.
A fragment notes calves’ growth linked to a steady feed program. The speaker hints at future details about Mary buying something with premiums earned at a fair last summer.
The item lists multiple local gatherings and visits subject to the Spring Grove social scene. Mr and Mrs Herman Pin entertained for their wedding anniversary with family and friends including the Olin, Wendler, and Pinow families. Various guests and travels are noted along with a New Year dinner, nurse in training Sherri Pinnow, and a housewarming for Gary Goecks.
The Calumet County board is expected to approve in the next days a proposed $6 million resort residential project adjoining High Cliff State Park. This planned development centers on a mixed use facility near the park, aiming to boost local tourism and provide housing.
A brief note reflects on the enigma of discovering a missing act within a logical puzzle. The reflection suggests that loss and reasoning intersect in unexpected ways, sparking contemplation about certainty and interpretation.
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